A message from the Board of Directors of the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce: The Board of Directors of the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce has endorsed the passage of Franklin City Schools’ levy. We urge you, too, to vote “yes” on this issue. Our chamber is non-partisan; we endorse neither candidates nor parties. We do endorse ballot issues that enhance our community’s health and vitality. Why has the Chamber Board endorsed this levy? First, because a strong school system is vital to a healthy business community. Second, because one of the fundamental ways a community can invest in itself is to support education. Third, because, a community that neglects its future gradually falls behind. That is not Franklin! Why is this levy important? Investment in education pays off in thousands of ways, as it touches the life of each student in our district, enhances the property value of every home, and affects every employer who hires a Franklin graduate. The news is filled with stories of communities whose schools are in crisis. Many of these communities failed to make the necessary investment in public education. Gradually, they are becoming ghost towns with failing schools and declining property values. Fortunately Franklin does invest in itself. Because of your past support, we have great schools with students who excel both in the classroom and in a range of extracurricular activities. Show your “Wildcat Pride” with a “yes” vote on August 6. Keep Franklin City Schools on solid financial footing and maintain our community’s health.
Posted on: Mon, 29 Jul 2013 15:49:33 +0000